ParkXChange Resource Library

Resources for Urban Park Professionals

This searchable library hosts helpful park resource documents, including cross-sector MOUs, equity action plans, agreements for park maintenance and operations, dog park and concession management, green infrastructure development and maintenance, community benefits, arts and cultural programming and events, as well as other resource guides and technical tools to support park partnerships.

Report
City Parks Infographics
City Parks Alliance
This report highlights how cities are using Land and Water Conservation Fund grants to create measurable environmental, economic, and public health returns on …
Report
A Smart Investment for America’s Health, Economy, and Environment
City Parks Alliance
This report highlights the physical, mental, and environmental benefits that city parks provide and demonstrates how funds from the LWCF’s Outdoor Recreation L…
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Request for Proposals
RFP for Seattle’s Boulevard System
City of Seattle
This document is request for proposal for the preparation of a National Register of Historic Places- Multiple Property Documentation for Seattle's Olmsted park…
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Policy
Philadelphia Open Lands Protection Ordinance
City of Philadelphia
This document is an ordinance from the City of Philadelphia in 2011 for the protection of open lands in Philadelphia by prohibiting the transfer of public park…
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Agreement
Millhouses Park Corn Mill MOU
Sheffield City Council
Memorandum of understanding regarding the preservation, restoration and adaptive reuse of historic Millhouses Corn Mill buildings.
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Agreement
Hemisfair Parkland Master Plan Agreement
City of San Antonio
Master agreement between the listed organizations for the long-term cooperative development, maintenance, and operation of the Hemisfair parkland area, as well…
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Agreement
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge MOU
Land Conservancy of McHenry County
Memorandum of understanding outlining the collaborative agreement between the listed organizations for the protection and restoration of the Hackmatack Nationa…
Case Study
Birmingham’s Railroad Park
A great spot to watch the trains and celebrate cultural events, the Railroad Park has successfully reinvigorated a central area of downtown Birmingham.
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Agreement
Cuyahoga Valley NP Lease Agreement
Cuyahoga Valley National Parks Association
Facilities lease agreement outlining park ownership, granting permission for the lessee to perform appropriate restorative work to land and buildings.